How to Pronounce Coaling

To pronounce "coaling", say COAL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

COAL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “coaling”

"coaling" has 2 syllables: coal-ing. It rhymes with consoling and strolling, if that helps it stick.

What does coaling mean?

verb

  1. To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).
  2. To supply with coal.

    “to coal a steamer”

noun

  1. The supplying of a ship with coal.

Synonyms

bunkering

Words that rhyme with coaling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consolingstrollingyowlingcontrollingcajolingextollingtollingrollinggrowlingpollingpatrollingenrolling

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coaling"?▾

"Coaling" has 2 syllables: coal · ing.

What does "coaling" mean?▾

Coaling: To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).

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